Williams Settlement Complaint Process 

Williams Settlement Complaint Form

State law requires that notices be posted in every classroom throughout the district and that complaint forms be available at each school. These notices and forms inform students and families of their right to file a “Williams Complaint” if there are concerns about any of the following issues: insufficient textbooks or instructional materials, school facilities that are not clean, safe, or properly maintained, or teacher vacancies or misassignments (such as a teacher lacking the appropriate credentials for the class they are assigned to). A “Williams Complaint” is named after a statewide lawsuit that challenged inadequacies in public schools related to these areas.

Instructions to File a Williams Settlement Complaint:

1. Click the link to download the file.

2. Complete the form.

3. Turn the form into one of the following:

   1. The principal of the site in question. 

   2. Human Resources Department.

4. Please keep a copy of the form for your records.

5. Please also give a copy to VMTA via your site rep 

Appealing a Williams Complaint Resolution:

If the school district declines to remedy the conditions, you may file an appeal with the state within 15 days of receiving the district’s response.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/williamsappeal.asp

Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Williams Act Complaint: